Budget audit finds no major problems in USD 363
Patrick Friess of Kennedy McKee and Co. told the USD 3638 Board of Education the district's 14 million budget had no major issues. One hiccup involved underreported meals in the food service program, but no money is owed back. The district will refine monthly controls and update its strategic plan, aligning with the state education department's new vision.
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Relay For Life captain meeting at Papa John's
A Relay For Life team captain meeting is set for 6 p.m. today at the Papa John’s on Main Street and Kansas Avenue. Anyone interested in starting a team is welcome to attend. The Relay For Life event is May 7 at Memorial Stadium.
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Garden City Community College finances receive clean audit
An independent financial auditor reported no material weaknesses in Garden City Community College's FY 2015 finances. The Lew is, Hooper & Dick, LLC audit found a $27.5 million budget balanced with $3 million in cash carried over and revenue spread across property taxes federal grants state and local funding and tuition. Board members heard the results as CPA Charles Claar Jr and Theresa Dasenbrock presented at a Tuesday meeting.
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KDOT issues record 400 million in bonds
Kansas Transportation Secretary Mike King announced a state record 400 million dollar bond sale to fund highway construction under the T-Works program. The issue lifts total debt to about 1.2 billion with potential to reach 1.7 billion, amid a two year suspension of debt limits and Fitch noting state transfers to the general fund.
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Man Arrested After Leading Police On Chase
Garden City police arrested 26 year old Jordan Jones after a pursuit that began with a traffic stop on a blue Mazda. Jones fled through North Eighth Street and into the county before being tracked to a shed on Eminence Road where he was taken into custody without incident. No injuries or property damage were reported.
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Holcomb man injured in Hamilton County two-vehicle crash
A 38-year-old Holcomb man, Brandon L. Barr, was eastbound on U S 50 when he crossed the centerline and collided with a westbound 2013 Kenworth driven by Francisco Camacho of Dodge City. Barr was hospitalized. Camacho and others were wearing seat belts and Camacho was not injured.
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